School holidays
Kids eat free these holidays at The Burrow Cherrybrook!
Kids 13 and under eat free for breakfast, lunch and dinner at The Burrow Cherrybrook from this Monday until Sunday!
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Summer school holidays boredom buster list!
Here's a long list of great things to do to keep everyone busy and entertained these school holidays!
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Stanhope Village | slime, build-a-bear and muffin decorating workshops
There's something for everyone at Stanhope Village these school holidays, with slime making. build-a-bear and muffin decorating workshops!
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Learn Mandarin these school holidays with Angsana Education
Looking for a fun and captivating way to learn Mandarin? Angsana Education's 5 day program focusses on Chinese celebrations and uses stories, rhymes, art & craft, cooking, drama and music to inspire children's imaginations and creativity, cultivating their interest to learn Mandarin.
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Day trip to Clifton Gardens
Clifton Gardens is a stunning little spot on the North Shore, perfect for families. It makes a lovely day trip from the Hills and if there's no traffic, it only takes about half an hour.
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Roar into Parklea Markets these school holidays!
Experience amazing Dinosaur shows throughout January!
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Australia Day @ The Farm 2020 – Fun, food and fantastic Aussie acts!
Celebrate on Sunday 26 January with an awesome line-up of entertainment featuring The Black Sorrows with Vika & Linda Bull, Simply Bushed, The Voice’s Diana Rouvas and everyone’s favourite Aussie children’s act – The Wiggles!
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Summer holidays at Sydney Living Museums
You may already know Rouse Hill House & Farm, but did you know that Sydney Living Museums manages 12 museums and there's lots on over the holidays including the new On The Move exhibition!
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Hills Hornets basketball holiday camps, skills sessions & more!
Learn to play basketball at the Hills Hornets Basketball Association. With several programs offered, there is something for everyone at all stages of their development, from 5 years to 17, boys and girls. Everyone's welcome!
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North Rocks Shopping Centre: grass heads fun & back-to-school craft
WEEK 1: Monday 13 January to Friday 17 January - Grass Heads Craft Week 2: Monday 20 January to Friday 24 January - Back to School Craft
Castle Towers: Mind-bending magic and wand-erful workshops
Look out all budding Harry Potters and Hermione Grangers, something magical is coming to Castle Towers these summer holidays to whisk away young witchcraft and wizardry fans on an enchanting and interactive adventure!
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The Hills Sydney: 2019/2020 Summer School Holiday Guide
A camp, class or workshop is a great way to entertain kids during the school holidays. Here are some awesome options in and around the Hills - there's something for everyone!
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Sydney swimming spots
Sydney is full of beautiful spots to swim and they're not all surf beaches by the coast. Here's a list of some of our favourites, perfect for a day trip over summer!
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Centennial Parklands | The Ian Potter Children’s WILD PLAY Garden
This one is definitely not in the Hills District. In fact, it's a bit of a trek to Sydney's eastern suburbs. But it IS pretty special and makes for a lovely family day trip. The garden is shutting for all of August for maintenance and replanting so plan a visit for Spring time!
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Train adventures: Sydney Metro Northwest
With the arrival of the Sydney Metro Northwest line, Hills families are now able to explore by train! If you're keen to test out the new trains, here are some ideas for adventures right by the stations serviced by the new line that little ones will enjoy.
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What’s on in the Hills this Australia Day Long Weekend
There's lots of fun to be had this weekend! Here's what's on in and around the Hills.
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Kids’ classes and activities: The Ultimate Guide for Kids in the Hills
Are you looking for a class or activity for your child? The Hills District has a tonne of opportunities for your child to learn more about anything they are interested in!
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Getting the most mileage from your kid’s school shoes
School shoes are expensive, so it's worth taking care of them to get the most wear you can out of a pair.
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Classes for children aged 6 weeks to 2.5 years
Does your baby/child like to roll, paint, dance, sing, swim or swing? Here are some classes especially for them.
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The HDM back-to-school check list
Here’s our check list in the lead up to the start of the school year. Take a squizz and see if you’re prepared or what you need to start getting organised.
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Starting big school – what to expect
So you’re a brand new school mum - exciting! You’re probably feeling a mixture of elation, nerves and trepidation about what lies ahead for both you and your child. Here are a few things to anticipate over the coming weeks.
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Lunchbox hacks and hints
The school year is long and there are a lot of lunchboxes to fill. Do you needs some tips and ideas?
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Choosing school shoes for your child
Buying school shoes is a complicated and sometimes stressful exercise. We're lucky we have a highly skilled Hills District Mum who can answer the common questions about purchasing that all important new pair of school shoes.
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Things to do this January: The Hills Sydney
Here's what's on in January in and around the Hills.
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ART ‘N’ MOVE HILLS DISTRICT NOW TAKING ENROLMENTS FOR TERM 1!
A perfect combination of music, dramatic play, story time, art & craft, instruments, movement and interactive play all rolled into a 45 minute class! Enrol now for term 1!
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Castle Hill RSL Rockets FC wants YOU to join the team in 2020!
If you’re serious about football or just want to have fun, The Rockets is where to be! There's over 40 teams in many age groups and a strong focus on kids and female football. Kids play the entire season for less than $8 per week after using the NSW Active Kids Voucher and all girls get $50 off their Registration for the season. The 2020 season starts soon, with trials kicking off in Feb!
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Celebrate Australia Day at Castle Hill RSL!
Join in the family fun on 26 January! There's great food, giant games, live entertainment, face painting and more!
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Start the year with fun at The Little Gym Dural or Bella Vista!
For kids starting big school this year, take advantage of The Little Gym's 5 week 'tester' program. Then, if you decide to continue you can save when you sign up!
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Celebrate Australia Day at North Rocks Shopping Centre with a huge meat tray give away!
Spend $40 or more in the centre's fresh food precinct and go into the draw to win a meat tray valued at $200! What a way to celebrate Australia Day!
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Soak up the sun & savings with Narellan Pools Hills District!
Narellan Pools Hills District has the skills, knowledge and expertise to transform your home with a beautiful swimming pool and surrounds. And the team has exclusive offers just for Hills District Mums that will help your pool dreams come true!
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Water play parks in and near the Hills District
Keep cool when the temperature rises at one of these water play parks!
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The Hills Sydney: Best playgrounds for under 5s
Here are our favourite playgrounds for toddlers and little ones that have suitable play equipment for this age group.
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Parks and coffee – a mum’s perfect combination
Here are a few suggestions of parks in the Hills and surrounds where you can get a great coffee within walking distance, meaning it's one stop only with the kids.
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Questacon | A Canberra must do
Questacon, the National Science & Techology centre, is top of the list when visiting Canberra! Here's why.
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Toot toot! HDM visits Galston Valley Railway
There's a piece of history right on our doorstep that's great fun for little ones and makes for a lovely family outing!
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One of our favourite places: Fagan Park
Fagan Park is a truly beautiful park and one of our favourite places to visit with our kids. And the lower playground has recently been refurbished!
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Pubs, clubs and restaurants with a playground in or near the Hills
A playground or play area in a pub, club or restaurant means that mum and dad can usually enjoy a meal and drink in relative peace. Here's a list of some local venues with this perk!
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HDM checks out the new menu at Castle Hill RSL
Castle Hill RSL has relaunched their menus, introducing fresh, vibrant and healthy options alongside revamped classics and club favourites. We checked it out recently.
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The Burrow, Cherrybrook
The Burrow is a welcoming family run cafe in Cherrybrook that's serving up some delicious dishes! We visited recently.
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Best cafes in the Hills: 2019 edition
We're really proud of the burgeoning cafe scene in the Hills! Here's our 2019 list of local venues that are consistently good. Enjoy.
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Kids dinner ideas – when you can’t be bothered to cook
Easy dinner ideas when you have limited time and limited desire to cook for your kids!
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Cafes with play areas: The Hills, Sydney
Cafes with play areas on site or nearby come in very handy when you're wanting to finish a coffee and a conversation in relative peace! Here are some local options.
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What is family mediation?
Separating from a spouse or partner can be extremely difficult and it's common to disagree on important aspects such as care of children and division of property and other assets. This is where mediation can be beneficial. But what does it involve and where do you start?
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Navigating the legal minefield when your relationship ends
When a relationship ends, the legal side of things can often be confusing and overwhelming. Forming a relationship with your lawyer to assist you during this time is important. Our resident family law expert explains more.
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Property, superannuation and divorce
Separating is such an emotional and confusing time so it's good to know the basics about how assets like property and superannuation are handled during the process.
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Every mum’s most feared four letter word
It’s the four letter word that strikes fear into even the most seasoned of school mums. In fact, there are two four letter words so take your pick!
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Finding the will
As parents, the importance of having a Will in place can't be ignored. But what's involved and what do you need to consider? Here's some great information to get you started.
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Five things I never thought would be so difficult as a mum
The everyday tasks that morphed into almost-insurmountable dramas after I had a child.
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Taming your toddler at bed time
Are you pulling your hair out at bed time and through the night with your toddler? Here are some issues that local child sleep consultant Chantal Cohen frequently see families with toddlers facing and some quick tips to help them go to sleep and stay there all night.
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10 things that happen to children when they sleep with their mouth open
Mouth breathing in children is a lot more serious than we used to think. Local GP Dr Suzan Bekir explains some of the associated risks.
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The parents’ guide to childhood injuries – scratches, scrapes, sprains & more
The big question that parents ask when their child has an injury or a possible broken bone is “Do I need to go to a hospital Emergency Department?" It's good to know what other options exist to avoid possible long wait times and expense.
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After hours chemists in and around the Hills
It's the middle of the night and you would do anything to make your little one better. Here's a list of late night chemists in and around the Hills.
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Overcoming 5 common sleep issues in little ones
Here are five helpful tips which can rapidly improve your little one’s sleep habits.
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Five ways to increase your child’s resilience
We often read about building resilience in our children. But what is it and how can we teach our children this important life skill? Here are five parenting tips.
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